Rattan Fishing Creel from Japan
A traditional handwoven rattan creel designed specifically for carrying fish during angling. Made directly to shape from rattan plaiting materials, it features a hinged lid and shoulder strap for easy transport. Classified under HTS 4602.12.05.00 as a fishing basket or creel of rattan, a vegetable plaiting material.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the basket is woven directly from rattan strips meeting Chapter 46 plaiting material definitions to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of vegetable origin and photos showing fishing-specific design like drainage holes or bait compartments
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no metal reinforcements that could shift classification to composites under Chapter 44